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Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Movement

At the end of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, Hongkongers promised they will be back. In June 2019, Hong Kong mobilized one-third of the population to protest against the government's extradition bill. The News Lens is covering the ongoing movement and rallies in collaboration with our Hong Kong-based team.

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Total 44 Articles


2019/10/02 | The Conversation

OPINION: A Possible New Script for Hong Kong Protesters

With no end in sight and the world losing interest, is there a possible solution for Hong Kong protesters?

2019/10/01 | Daphne K. Lee

Hong Kong Police Shot Protester for the First Time on China's National Day

Hong Kong police fire the first live round at a young protester today during China's National Day.

2019/09/30 | Daphne K. Lee

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement Inspires 100,000 to Rally in Taipei

100,000 attended the anti-authoritarianism rally in Taipei to support Hong Kong despite heavy rain.

2019/09/23 | TNL Feature

Hongkongers Living in Taiwan: It's Not All Sunshine and Rainbows

Hong Kong activists have been calling for asylum law in Taiwan. What is the reality for those Hongkongers who have already immigrated to Taiwan?

2019/09/20 | Raphael Tsavkko Garcia

Hong Kong Protests Revive the Spirit of the Arab Spring

Hongkongers have been resisting the authorities for over 100 days, inspiring many around the world to keep fighting for democracy and human rights. Hong Kong's movement is essentially a continuation of the spirit of the Arab Spring.

2019/09/17 | Daniel Kao

Why Hong Kong Should Keep Defending Its Democracy

Why are Hongkongers desperately fighting for democracy? For those living in the shadow of an authoritarian regime, democracy represents societal progress in terms of wealth, education, human rights and more.

2019/09/11 | TIME

Hong Kong's New Protest Anthem Renews Sense of Unity

Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement now has a new and original anthem with over 1 million views on YouTube.

2019/09/14 | Daphne K. Lee

Oslo Freedom Forum Calls for Hong Kong-Taiwan Unity Against Tyranny

The 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum in Taipei focused on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement among discussions of media freedom and authoritarian regimes around the world.

2019/09/09 | The Conversation

How Are the Hong Kong Police Trained for Riot Control?

Historically, Hong Kong police have responded to riots with a paramilitary mentality. The trust that was rebuilt between the police and the public since 1967 is destroyed again in the recent anti-extradition movement.

2019/09/04 | Daphne K. Lee

Hong Kong Withdraws Extradition Bill, Other Protest Demands Unanswered

Hong Kong executive leader Carrie Lam announced a complete withdrawal of the much debated extradition bill, but left four out of the five protester demands unanswered.

2019/09/03 | Global Voices

A 'Dunkirk' Rerun in Hong Kong's Airport Evacuation

Hong Kong protesters were trapped in the airport highway on Sep 1 and hundreds of private vehicles came to their rescue in a 'Dunkirk' fashion.

2019/09/02 | TIME

Hong Kong Protests Continue as Summer Holiday Ends

In the ongoing pro-democracy protest, students in Hong Kong are boycotting the first day of class with support from school teachers.